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Trojan Horse leaked report says pupils 'not protected from extremism' Trojan Horse leaked report says pupils 'not protected from extremism'
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Pupils are not being protected from extremist views at a Birmingham school named in the Trojan Horse inquiry, a leaked Ofsted report has revealed.Pupils are not being protected from extremist views at a Birmingham school named in the Trojan Horse inquiry, a leaked Ofsted report has revealed.
Golden Hillock school in Sparkhill was branded inadequate in the unpublished report and placed in special measures. Golden Hillock School in Sparkhill was branded inadequate in the unpublished report and placed in special measures.
Ofsted began inspections after claims hardline Muslims were trying to extend their influence and oust head teachers.Ofsted began inspections after claims hardline Muslims were trying to extend their influence and oust head teachers.
A statement from the school said it wholeheartedly disputed the validity of the inspection.A statement from the school said it wholeheartedly disputed the validity of the inspection.
The inquiry has sparked a government row in Cabinet between ministers about how extremism in schools is handled.
'Vulnerable to radicalisation''Vulnerable to radicalisation'
"Too little is done to keep students safe from the risks associated with extremist views," the report, one of a series of 21 to be published, said."Too little is done to keep students safe from the risks associated with extremist views," the report, one of a series of 21 to be published, said.
Inspectors concluded leaders and governors were "not doing enough to mitigate against cultural isolation" and this "could leave students vulnerable to the risk of marginalisation from wider British society and the associated risks which could include radicalisation."Inspectors concluded leaders and governors were "not doing enough to mitigate against cultural isolation" and this "could leave students vulnerable to the risk of marginalisation from wider British society and the associated risks which could include radicalisation."
The achievement of pupils, quality of teaching, pupils' behaviour and leadership were all individually branded inadequate at the school, which is sponsored by the Park View Academy Trust. However, the report praised the behaviour of students and their eagerness to learn, despite quality of teaching and leadership being branded inadequate at the school, which is sponsored by the Park View Academy Trust.
The report praised the behaviour of students and their eagerness to learn. Inspectors had rated the school as requiring improvement in February 2013, before it became an academy last October.
Inspectors previously rated the school as requiring improvement before it became an academy.
"Some staff, including senior leaders, are concerned about a perceived unfairness and lack of transparency in the recruitment process and the breadth and balance of the curriculum," it said."Some staff, including senior leaders, are concerned about a perceived unfairness and lack of transparency in the recruitment process and the breadth and balance of the curriculum," it said.
Anonymous letterAnonymous letter
The report also said: "Sex and relationships education has not been delivered through a carefully planned curriculum."The report also said: "Sex and relationships education has not been delivered through a carefully planned curriculum."
Golden Hillock is one of six Birmingham schools expected to be put into special measures after the Department of Education ordered inspections at 21 of them.Golden Hillock is one of six Birmingham schools expected to be put into special measures after the Department of Education ordered inspections at 21 of them.
The inspections were sparked by an unverified, anonymous letter that set out a strategy for a group of hard-line Muslims to install sympathetic staff and governors in Birmingham schools.The inspections were sparked by an unverified, anonymous letter that set out a strategy for a group of hard-line Muslims to install sympathetic staff and governors in Birmingham schools.
A statement from the school said it would be challenging the Ofsted findings.
"Ofsted judges that Golden Hillock is not doing enough to raise students' awareness of the 'risks of extremism'," it said.
"However, it is crucial to note that the Ofsted reports make absolutely no suggestion, nor did they find any evidence, that Golden Hillock either promotes or tolerates extremism or radicalisation.
"The trust accepts that there is room for improvement at its schools, but categorically does not accept that Golden Hillock School is inadequate."
'Encourages fear'
A Department for Education spokesperson said: "The allegations made in relation to some schools in Birmingham are very serious and we are investigating all evidence put to us in conjunction with Ofsted, Birmingham City Council and the police. It is absolutely vital these investigations are carried out impartially, without pre-judgment.
"Ofsted has inspected a number of schools in the light of recent allegations and will report to the Secretary of State shortly. Retired senior police officer Peter Clarke has been asked by the Secretary of State to make a full enquiry into Birmingham schools and will report back this summer.
"It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."
The news comes after school leaders' union NAHT called on Ofsted to publish the 21 school inspection reports without further delay.The news comes after school leaders' union NAHT called on Ofsted to publish the 21 school inspection reports without further delay.
The reports were originally due to be published earlier but this has been postponed until next week.The reports were originally due to be published earlier but this has been postponed until next week.
"The vacuum created encourages fear and speculation that could hinder a proportionate response or appropriate action," said NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby."The vacuum created encourages fear and speculation that could hinder a proportionate response or appropriate action," said NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby.